Binjari, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Binjari, in the Katherine Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Binjari |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Katherine Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.54912 |
| Longitude | 132.18596 |
| Population | 188 |
| Density | 66.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 274 km south-southeast |
Binjari is a locality in the Katherine Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 188. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 66.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 105 m above sea level. It lies approximately 274 km south-southeast of Darwin. Binjari is located at 14.5491°S, 132.1860°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Binjari rests under a sky that often burns a fierce, unwavering blue, a vast canvas stretching over a landscape of ancient, weathered rock and sparse, hardy vegetation. It lies 273.6 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 148°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-west of Katherine. The air here, especially as the day wears on, carries a dry, earthy scent, a perfume of sun-baked soil and resilient scrub that clings to the low, rolling hills. Scattered ghost gums, their bark peeling like parchment, stand as silent sentinels, their pale forms stark against the ochre earth. The land feels vast and patient, a place where time seems to move to a different, slower cadence, marked by the passage of the sun and the subtle shifts in the colour of the distant horizon.
The story of Binjari is one of enduring connection to this land, a place where cattle grazing has long been a cornerstone of its economy, the wide-open spaces lending themselves to the life of the stockman. Though not a centre of bustling industry, its character is shaped by the quiet perseverance of those who have made their lives here, a community built on self-reliance and a deep understanding of the country. The proximity to the Katherine River, a vital artery of life in this region, hints at a history intertwined with its waters, a source of sustenance and passage for generations. Binjari, in its quiet way, offers a glimpse into a way of life that respects the raw beauty and the unyielding strength of the Northern Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Binjari, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Binjari, in the Katherine Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Binjari includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Katherine Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Binjari is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |